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Word	Meaning	Advanced
songwriter	n: a person who writes songs, particularly lyrics, and music for popular music or other genres
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
sonic	adj: connected with the nature of sound, sound waves, or the speed
jazz	n: a type of music that originated in the African-American community in the United States and that is characterized by improvisation, syncopated rhythms, and a strong emphasis on self-expression
hop	v: to jump lightly and quickly on one foot or both feet; to move rapidly from one place to another; to travel using an aircraft, bus, etc.
heritage	n: the culture and traditions that are passed down from previous generations
ancestor	n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather
genre	n: a particular type or style of literature, art, music, or film that involves a particular set of characteristics
soundscape	n: the overall sound environment of a particular area or place
unexpected	adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen
inspiration	n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity
silent	adj: without any or little sound
impossibility	n: the state or condition of being impossible; something that is not possible or cannot be done
participate	v: to take part in something
snippet	n: a small piece or brief extract of something
opera	n: a drama set to music, in which the words are sung rather than spoken
singe	v: to burn something slightly or superficially, usually by mistake
pace	n: the speed at which someone or something moves, or the rate at which something happens or changes
mistakenly	adv: in a mistaken or incorrect way; wrongly
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
peter	v: to fail or lose power, efficiency, or value gradually before coming to an end
pitch	n: the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration; the degree of a slope, especially of a roof; short presentation for selling or sharing something
rev	n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
underneath	adv: under or below something else
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
juxtapose	v: to place two or more things side by side, often to compare or contrast them or to create an effect of surprise or incongruity
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
intuitive	adj: obtained through feelings rather than facts or proof
integral	adj: necessary to make a whole complete; essential, or fundamental; combining with something else to form a whole; (noun, of mathematics) a fundamental concept in calculus that represents the area under a curve between two points on a graph
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
priest	n: a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies, especially in the Christian faith
orthodox	adj: following or conforming to the traditional, normal, or commonly accepted beliefs, ideas, or activities; of or relating to Judaism; of or relating to the Eastern Orthodox Church
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
scholarship	n: a grant or payment made to support a student’s education usually awarded based on academic or other achievements
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
saint	n: a person who is recognized as having an exceptional degree of holiness, virtue, or devotion
compose	v: to write music, poetry, or formal writing; to constitute or make up a whole, or a specified part of it
volume	n: the amount of space occupied by an object or substance; the magnitude of sound
chant	n: a simple melody or tune, typically one that is repeated or sung in a monotonous way; (verb) recite with musical intonation
hymn	n: a song of praise or worship, especially one in a religious service or ceremony
worship	v: to have or show a strong feeling of profound respect and admiration for a religious entity such as God or a god
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
indigenous	adj: someone or something that is native to or occurring naturally in a particular place
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
pentatonic	adj: relating to or based on a musical scale consisting of five notes, often associated with traditional folk music and widely used in various cultures around the world
mod	n: a modification or alteration, typically one made to improve something or increase its functionality; a British teenager or young adult in the 1960s, noted for their clothes consciousness and opposition to the rockers
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
instrument	n: an object used to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum; a tool or device used for a specific activity, particularly in specialist or scientific work
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
insect	n: any small creature that has six legs and a body divided into three sections
medium	adj: of a size, amount, or level that is average or intermediate; (noun) a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
frequency	n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split
symphony	n: a long musical composition in Western classical music for orchestra, usually with three or four main parts called movements
countless	adj: too numerous to be counted or very many
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
vary	v: to become different in terms of size, shape, etc.
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
mandarin	n: an influential and high-ranking official, notably in the civil service; the branch of Chinese, which is the official language of China
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
melodic	adj: having a pleasant or harmonious sound, especially in relation to music
inflection	n: a change in the pitch or tone of one’s voice; a change in the form of a word to indicate tense, mood, gender, or other grammatical categories
phonetic	adj: of or relating to speech sounds or scientific study of speech sound
syllable	n: a single unit of spoken language more significant than a phoneme containing a vowel sound and usually one or more consonants
entirely	adv: completely
imply	v: to indicate the truth or existence of something without referring to it
depth	n: the distance between the top and bottom of something; between the top surface and a distance below it
poetics	n: the study or practice of literary composition, including the use of language, imagery, and other creative elements to create works of poetry or literature
entendre	n: (also entente) a word or expression that has a double meaning, often one that is sexual or suggestive
wax	n: a substance that is solid at room temperature but becomes softer and more pliable when heated, often used in the production of candles, polishes, and cosmetics; (verb) to become large
humor	n: the quality of being amusing or funny; the liquid parts of the body
proverb	n: a short saying that expresses a truth or gives advice based on practical experience
illuminate	v: to light something or to make something lighter or brighter; to make something free from confusion or ambiguity
wisdom	n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions
folly	n: a lack of good sense or judgment; foolishness or absurdity; specifically, a costly, useless, or pointless building or project that has been created or undertaken for no practical purpose or benefit
distill	v: to purify or refine; to extract the essential elements
emphatic	adj: expressing something forcibly and clearly; done or said with emphasis
highlight	v: to make something prominent, mainly so that people give it more attention
underline	v: to draw a line or lines underneath something, typically to emphasize or draw attention to it
chuckle	n: a soft, partly suppressed laugh; an act of laughing quietly; (verb) to laugh quietly or softly, often in a suppressed or restrained way
melody	n: a succession of musical tones forming part of a larger piece of music
dip	v: to put something into a liquid for a short time and take it out again
phrase	n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
affirmation	n: a statement declaring something to be true strongly
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
composition	n: the different parts of something’s elements or ingredients; the way in which the different components are organized; a piece of music written by someone
bass	n: the lowest part in polyphonic music; a type of fish belonging to the large order Perciformes, or perch-like fishes
intimate	adj: having a very close friendship, personal
awash	adj: flooded or overflowing with water, typically suddenly or unexpectedly; abundant or prevalent to the extent of being overwhelming or excessive
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
seminal	adj: highly original, influential, or innovative; containing the seeds or beginnings of future development or growth; (of medicine) of or relating to semen or the male reproductive system
avant-garde	adj: relating to or characteristic of experimental or innovative ideas, especially in the arts, culture, or politics; pushing boundaries and challenging established norms and traditions
cage	n: a structure made of metal bars or wire in which birds or animals can be kept
combination	n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
enrage	v: to make someone extremely angry
enrapture	v: to captivate or enthrall someone completely; to fill someone with delight or pleasure
string	n: long, thin material used for tying things together, composed of several twisted threads
pluck	v: to pull or draw something, especially with sudden force or effort; to strip of feathers
sneeze	v: to make a sudden, involuntary expulsion of air from the nose and mouth, usually due to irritation caused by the presence of dust, pollen, or other irritants
cough	v: to expel air from the lungs suddenly and noisily, often as a reaction to irritation, illness, or some other physical condition; (noun) a sudden, forceful expulsion of air from the lungs, often accompanied by a distinctive sound
sigh	v: to emit a deep, audible breath or sound, often expressing feelings of tiredness, frustration, or relief; to express longing, wish, or regret; (noun) the act of exhaling audibly in a long, deep, and often melancholy way
rustle	v: to make a soft, crackling sound, like the sound caused by the movement of dry leaves or paper; to move quietly or furtively to avoid being heard or noticed
whisper	v: to speak very quietly to somebody using the breath rather than the voice so that only those close to you can hear you
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
contract	n: a legally binding agreement between two or more parties, setting out their rights and obligations to each other, typically in writing and enforceable by law
creak	v: to make a high-pitched, sharp, and screeching sound, especially made when you step on the door, floorboard, etc.,
groan	v: to make a low, moaning sound, often indicating pain, discomfort, or dissatisfaction
clank	v: to produce a loud, echoing, metallic sound, often caused by the collision of metal objects or machinery; to move or operate with a heavy, clanging sound; (noun) a sharp, metallic sound that is typically produced when two hard objects strike or collide with each other
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
controversial	adj: causing a lot of hot public discussion and dispute
heartbeat	n: the regular movement or sound of the heart as it sends blood around the body; an animating or vital unifying force
immerse	v: to become fully involved in a particular activity; to dip or submerge in a liquid, especially so that they or it are entirely covered
remix	v: to compose a piece of media that has been altered or contorted from its original state by adding, removing, or changing elements of the item
stove	n: a kitchen appliance consisting of a flat top, usually with heating elements, used for cooking food
lentil	n: a small, flat, round legume that is cooked and often used in soups, stews, salads, and other dishes, and which is a good source of protein, iron, and other nutrients
stir	v: to mix a liquid or substance by using a spoon or something similar; to cause to be agitated, excited, or roused
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
lid	n: a removable or hinged cover for the top of a container
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
hightail	v: to move, run, or flee at high speed or with great urgency; to depart quickly or suddenly from a place or situation
backyard	n: a whole space behind and belonging to a house
studio	n: a room or building where creative or artistic work is produced; a television or radio production company
instruct	v: to teach someone practical skills or knowledge; to formally order or tell someone to do something
fertile	adj: capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops; intellectually productive
surgeon	n: a doctor who is trained to perform medical operations that involve cutting open a person’s body
limb	n: an arm and leg of a person or animal
auditory	adj: of or relating to hearing or the ability to hear
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
oasis	n: a fertile land in a desert or semi-desert environment where there is water and therefore plants and trees and sometimes a village or town
marvelous	adj: causing wonder or astonishment; excellent
soundtrack	n: the recorded audio that accompanies a movie, television program, or video game
trace	v: to find or discover someone or something that was lost
belong	v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place
percussion	n: the section of an orchestra or band that plays instruments such as drums, cymbals, and tambourines; the action of striking something to produce a sound
tire	v: to become weary or fatigued, often due to physical or mental exertion; to cause someone to feel weary or fatigued; (noun) a rubber covering that is placed around the rim of a wheel, which provides traction and absorbs shock while driving
groove	n: a long, narrow cut or depression in a hard material or surface; a particular style of popular music characterized by a strong and repetitive rhythm
freeway	n: a major highway designed for high-speed traffic, with no stoplights or grade crossings and having interchanges or access roads to other highways
dawn	n: the time of day when the sun’s light starts to show in the sky
dusk	n: the period of the day just before nightfall when the light begins to fade; the darker part of twilight
avian	adj: relating to or characteristic of birds
orchestra	n: a large group of musicians who play classical music together, usually with instruments such as strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion
lilt	n: a light, rhythmic, or cheerful manner of speaking or singing; a gentle or lively musical rhythm or melody